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State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Industry Development
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Defining the Biosciences
The biosciences are a diverse group of industries and activities with a common link-they apply knowledge of the way in which plants, animals, and humans function. The sector spans different markets and includes manufacturing, services, and research activities. By definition, the biosciences are a unique industry cluster and are constantly changing to incorporate the latest research
The Five Major Sectors of Biotechnology
Agricultural Feedstock & Chemicals
- Agricultural processing
- Basic organic chemicals
- Ethyl alcohol Mfg
- Organic fiber Mfg
- Fertilizers
- Pesticides & other agricultural chemicals
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
- Medicinal & botanicals
- Pharmaceutical preparations
- Diagnostic substances
- Biological products
Medical Devices & Equipment
- Laboratory apparatus and equipment
- Surgical, medical, dental, ophthalmic, & analytical instruments and equipment
- Irradiation apparatus and electromedical equipment
Hospitals
- Specialty hospitals
- University medical research hospitals
- Clinical research institutions
Research, Testing & Medical Labs
- Biological research
- Commercial medical research
- Testing laboratories
- Medical laboratories & diagnostic imaging centers
Source: Battelle, Growing the Nation's Bioscience Sector: State Bioscience Initiatives 2006
DISCLAIMER: The examples cited in this document are only a small fraction of policies state governments have put in place to grow the bioscience industry. It is not intended to be exclusive of other policies to develop technology-based industries.
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